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A new study reveals the states that have the hottest housing markets, if you’re looking to sell fast

• Rhode Island ranks first with the fastest home sales in the country, just 38 days on average
• Connecticut (#2) and Ohio (#3) follow closely, showing strong demand in both the Northeast and Midwest.
• Texas comes in last (#50) with homes taking over 101 days to sell, more than 2.5 times longer than Rhode Island.
• Six Northeast states, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and New Hampshire, all land in the top 10 fastest-selling markets.
• Southern and Western states like Florida, Louisiana, and Arizona mostly fall toward the bottom of the list
• Smaller states tend to sell faster, possibly due to tighter inventory and focused local demand

In today’s fast-moving real estate market, some homes are getting snapped up almost instantly, while others linger for weeks or more. A new study by Roofing Craftsmen has revealed which states have the fastest-selling homes, pointing out where properties are flying off the shelves. The rankings are based on data from Zillow tracking how quickly homes go pending after being listed.

Rhode Island may be the smallest state, but when it comes to selling homes, it’s punching well above its weight. With an average of just 38 days on the market, homes here are moving faster than anywhere else in the country.

Next door in Connecticut, things are nearly just as speedy. Homes are spending an average of 39 days on the market, making it a great place for sellers looking for a quick deal.

Ohio is the first Midwest state to crack the top 10 with homes selling in just under 48 days on average. Illinois is fourth, and the average home here is off the market in 48 days and a half.

Maine comes in at fifth, with homes averaging 49 days before selling. Massachusetts follows closely at 6th, with homes lasting just 49.8 days.

In 7th place, Pennsylvania sees homes sell in about 51.4 days, with competitive activity in both major metros and smaller cities across the state.

Ranked eighth Maryland sees homes selling in just 51.8 days, thanks to strong demand in D.C.-adjacent areas and sought-after suburbs. Just behind, Virginia takes the ninth spot, with homes averaging 51.9 days on the market.

Rounding out the top 10, New Hampshire lands in 10th place, where properties are off the market in around 52.3 days

Full ranking:

Rank	State	Average Days On Market
1	Rhode Island	38.00
2	Connecticut	39.00
3	Ohio	47.72
4	Illinois	48.43
5	Maine	49.00
6	Massachusetts	49.80
7	Pennsylvania	51.37
8	Maryland	51.83
9	Virginia	51.85
10	New Hampshire	52.33
11	Alaska	53.50
12	Indiana	55.27
13	Michigan	56.39
14	Delaware	57.50
15	Kansas	58.23
16	California	58.37
17	Wisconsin	59.71
18	Nebraska	61.63
19	Vermont	62.67
20	New Jersey	63.75
21	North Dakota	63.80
22	Nevada	63.88
23	West Virginia	64.50
24	North Carolina	64.63
25	Missouri	64.95
26	New York	66.64
27	Washington	67.83
28	Iowa	69.38
29	Minnesota	69.79
30	Kentucky	70.13
31	South Carolina	70.54
32	Georgia	71.13
33	New Mexico	71.60
34	Tennessee	75.04
35	Alabama	75.05
36	Utah	75.67
37	Arkansas	76.80
38	Oklahoma	77.07
39	Arizona	77.82
40	Colorado	79.00
41	Oregon	79.06
42	Idaho	79.42
43	South Dakota	81.50
44	Mississippi	81.88
45	Hawaii	82.00
46	Montana	82.33
47	Florida	90.04
48	Wyoming	91.00
49	Louisiana	92.82
50	Texas	101.76

Methodology

This study calculated the average “Days to Pending” for each U.S. state using Zillow data, which measures how many days it takes for homes to go under contract after being listed, excluding the in-contract period before sale. City-level data, including the number of days and corresponding state abbreviations, was compiled and cleaned. The average for each state was then calculated by grouping the cities by state.

Source

Zillow